Information_Letter_No._1.pdf

This is an Information Letter No. 1 issued by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) on August 7, 2014, providing clarifications to bidding document holders. The letter addresses three key questions related to the bidding process and requirements.

The letter clarifies that bidders cannot submit conditions, clarifications, alternative price quotations, or other changes to bidding specifications at the time of bid submission, as such modifications would make the bid non-responsive. Regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, bidders must meet the DVBE goal at bid opening, with zero percent participation being acceptable only if specifically allowed in the bidding requirements. DWR offers a 3% DVBE incentive for bid evaluation purposes to bidders who meet or exceed 3% DVBE participation. The letter also provides guidance on verifying DVBE subcontractor certification status and "commercially useful function" requirements, directing bidders to specific resources including www.bidsync.com/DPXBisCASB for certification status and Caltrans' website for commercially useful function determinations.